August 19, 2021

SQM sees earnings jump on higher lithium prices, demand

The company reported second-quarter earnings of $89.8 million compared with $50.8 million in the year-ago period.

August 19, 2021

Chile’s drought forces Antofagasta to cut copper guidance

It now expects to produce between 710,000 and 740,000 tonnes of copper this year, down from 730,000 to 760,000 tonnes previously forecasted.

August 19, 2021

Resource nationalism sweeps Latin America’s top mining countries

Report shows four-year trend in minerals-rich nations, led by Latin American countries, to seek greater control over the revenues generated by their resources.

August 18, 2021

Mexico leads LatAm push for more control of resource revenue

Over the past four years, Mexico has risen the most in the Resource Nationalism Index rankings.

August 18, 2021

Top Brazil aluminum maker to expand in bet on global shortfall

The aluminum unit of Votorantim plans to invest $748 million in the next five years.

August 18, 2021

Brazil prosecutors compel Vale, BHP to pay $9.5bn in Samarco’s debt

Samarco filed for bankruptcy protection in April as it failed to restructure its debt.

August 18, 2021

Gold Snapshot: Eight Canadian companies on the global hunt

Buoyed by the strong gold price, exploration and production continue to rise.

August 17, 2021

Copper price drops to April lows as market loses momentum

Fall in copper price comes despite fresh supply disruption in South America.

August 16, 2021

Sierra updates Bolivar copper-silver PEA to include iron ore

The mine and mill achieved their first full year of production in 2012.

August 16, 2021

Peru calms interventionist fears with plan to tap copper riches

Peru’s new socialist government is working with the mining industry on a new approach to community relations and red tape.